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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox and Archie Mitchell

Labour pledge to boost sick pay rights for low-paid workers

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Labour has unveiled its first big general election offering on workers’ rights with a pledge to end discrimination on sick pay facing low-paid employees.

Just 24 hours after wooing more than 120 business leaders with their economic plans, the Labour leadership is seeking to calm union concerns that they will water down their promises on workers’ rights.

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